School Catering Assistant

The Education Specialists; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Specialists are recruiting a Catering Assistant to join a school catering team across Liverpool and surrounding areas. You will help prepare and serve meals, ensure hygiene standards are met, and support daily kitchen duties in a busy school environment.

We are looking for reliable, punctual team players with good communication and customer service skills. Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential, and hours may vary by role.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and serving of school meals.
• Serve food and drinks to pupils and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash up and keep kitchen equipment clean.
• Follow food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Support the wider catering team with day-to-day kitchen duties.
• Provide friendly and welcoming service to pupils and staff.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Punctual

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Ability to work in busy environment

Job description

Location: Various locations across Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton

Pay Rate: £14-£16 per hour

Hours: Various depending on role (example hours would be 11:00 to 14:00

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join one of our schools across Liverpool and surrounding areas, helping to provide healthy, nutritious and delicious meals for pupils and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy kitchen environment and takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and serving of school meals.
• Serving food and drinks to pupils and staff.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen and dining areas.
• Washing up and keeping kitchen equipment and utensils clean.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
• Supporting the wider catering team with day-to-day kitchen duties.
• Providing a friendly and welcoming service to pupils and staff.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude.
• Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Has good communication and customer service skills.
• Can work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Has an understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Previous catering or kitchen experience is desirable but not essential